TURNBULL HUTTON says the SPL is a “flawed brand” – and may struggle to attract 12 sides to a revamped top flight.

Club representatives agreed on Monday they would pursue a league expansion believed to consist of two top tiers of 12, that would split into three leagues of eight after 22 matches.

But 12 SFL clubs need to make the step up.

And although reluctant to pass judgment without seeing details, Raith chairman Hutton said: “I’ve no doubt some clubs will buy into the ‘greed is good’ mentality. But whether there are enough of them is another matter.

“The impression I’ve had from meetings with SFL clubs is they’re a bit more savvy than that. The SPL is a flawed brand.

“If the league had enjoyed 14 years of spectacular success and were sending the boats back to save the rest of Scottish football then the plan would have some credence.

“As it stands, nobody likes it, the system is in turmoil and we’re supposed to buy into it – still under the SPL umbrella.

“What happens to the sides cut adrift from this promised land of the SPL?”